For once, the right guy won "American Idol!" David Cook

by
Lorilee Craker | The Grand Rapids Press

Thursday May 22, 2008, 12:22 AM

AP PhotoThe winner: David Cook

By a margin of 12 million votes, KC's DC -- David Cook -- took home top prize in the singing contest, despite the fact that it was widely assumed he would come in second.

A tearful Cook, gracious even in victory (which is sometimes harder than defeat), put his arm around young David Archuleta, 17, the teen who was supposed to win. He sang the winning song -- "Time of My Life" -- which was actually not too bad at all this year -- a first.

What was interesting was Simon Cowell's reaction -- ebullient, grinning from ear to ear -- when on Tuesday night he gave the whole show to Archuleta. Simon did apologize, rather sincerely, for being so obviously gunning for David Cook to come in second.

Cook, 25, a bartender from Tulsa (originally from Kansas City, Mo.), won the hearts of scads of Idol fans with his visionary song arrangements, emotional, gritty voice, and tender spirit. That his guitar bore the initials A.C., to honor his younger brother who made him audition, and his older brother, who has advanced brain cancer, further endeared him to fans.

Last year, I thought Melinda Doolittle should win; the year before, Eliot Yamin (who came in third). This rich, wonderful, surprising seventh season finally yielded a rightful winner, and I for one can only say yee-ha!

I'm glad he won. I just ordered a cool David Cook shirt from www.PantherTees.com. They said not to tell anyone, but here is a 10% discount code, pts10 (itís case sensitive, so copy and paste it). Enjoy!

I think David Cook was deserving, but the "right guy?" I believe both contestants were very deserving and if you are going based on Tueday night's performances, Archuleta did have the better night of the two. I think, for the first time in seven seasons, either contestant could have won and been labeled the "right guy."

No way David A should have won - this show needed some credibility; ie; originality that David Cook more than provided!!! He is amazing and hot - great stage presence. David A had absolutely none - he's perfect for broadway, not creative though. Lots of folks with amazing voices in theater/broadway.
Anyway, love you David Cook. :)

I heard on Fox Cable News this morning it was about 108 million votes. That seems almost impossible. In FOUR HOURS that is 450,000 votes a minute, 7,500 votes a second. I donít believe it. How many phone lines does this show have?

I also do not believe the 12MM win by David C. over David A. Its too high when these two were so close all season.

I call it the biggest sympathy vote ever, thanks to Simonís harsh criticism of all of David C.ís songs and David C. crying because of it . . . pathetic. I knew it right then, David C. would win. Further, the next day Simon apologizes.

That debacle is very suspicious . . .

Additionally, the show starts at 8:00 p.m. eastern time, and one hour later in the central time zone, but Iím not sure how that works when you get to pacific time. Does the show come on three hours earlier, as it should (5:00 p.m.), or is it delayed, because 5:00 is too early?

If the show is delayed and doesnít come on until later, then what? How does the voting work?

Melinda Doolittle: This past week Melinda did finish the vocals on her CD! . All of that happens quickly then we will see her CD on shelves this Fall! Also, keep your eye out for her first official single that should be hitting airwaves in the coming weeks. Melinda is going to be throwing a lot of music at us in the coming months so get ready!

Melinda Doolittle single from her album will be on radio station. Keep you update about her album at www.melindasbackups.com. I can't wait to heard it. She is a powerful singer. I love her voice this girl

Melinda Doolittle The albumís first single, ďItís Your Love,Ē was released to radio stations nationwide in September. If you want more info about her single or album or events come join us at www.melindasbackups.com

Good news for you Melinda Doolittle fans! Sheís set to release her debut album titled, Coming Back to You on Hi-Fi Recordings in January 09. Produced by Grammy-nominated producer Mike Mangini (Joss Stone, Run DMC, The Jonas Brothers), Coming Back to You was recorded with a team of live musicians in Nashville and New York City.

The first single, ďItís Your LoveĒ will be released to radio in October.

UPCOMING SHOW: 10/19/2008 3:00 PM
Host Name Tyler Graves
Show Name Moments With Melinda - Show 4
Show Length 1 Hour
Show Description In this episode of Moments With Melinda, Melinda will discuss her new single "It's Your Love" as well as her upcoming debut CD! Fan calls will be accepted

Good news for you Melinda Doolittle fans! Sheís set to release her debut album titled, Coming Back to You on Hi-Fi Recordings in January 09. Produced by Grammy-nominated producer Mike Mangini (Joss Stone, Run DMC, The Jonas Brothers), Coming Back to You was recorded with a team of live musicians in Nashville and New York City.

The first single, ďItís Your LoveĒ will be released to radio in October.

UPCOMING SHOW: 10/19/2008 3:00 PM
Host Name Tyler Graves
Show Name Moments With Melinda - Show 4
Show Length 1 Hour
Show Description In this episode of Moments With Melinda, Melinda will discuss her new single "It's Your Love" as well as her upcoming debut CD! Fan calls will be accepted